JAE & CJ

An Engaged Couple From Visionary

By Jae & CJ

“...Love can be defined in different ways. I feel that love is a deep affection and care for another person.

Jae Monique and CJ The Visionary are an engaged couple that are hosts on the Reality Intercepted podcast. They also jointly own Pitch Vault Media and Pitch Vault Magazine.

About CJ The Visionary: Visionary, as the title describes, CJ is an author, designer and podcast host on Reality Intercepted who is keeping his vision high in aiming success. Since his early childhood, he had been fond of writing stories which were appreciated by his mother, Louis Jackson, who almost always read whatever he wrote. CJ found himself lost in the world of imaginations he created by his stories. One day, he fell asleep and came across a dream. A dream that felt so real to him that he started writing on it when he got awake at 3:00 am in the morning. He continued to write up to late afternoon that day. Before he could realize, he was already working on multiple stories all at the same time. He was so dedicated that some days he would exceed writing even more than 10 pages per day. CJ could never figure out what drew his attention to writing but all he knew is that the driving force is much greater than him and he attributes all his praise to it.

About Jae Monique: Jae Monique is a co-owner of Pitch Vault Media, co-owner of Pitch Vault Magazine, writer at The Hype Magazine and co-host on the Reality Intercepted podcast. Her writing career started in 2012 with Examiner.com and since then, she has written for various online media outlets. During her time as a media writer, she has conducted interviews with public figures and celebrities including Claudia Jordan, Marques Houston, Draya Michele, and Darrin Henson to name a few.

Q. How did you and your spouse meet? CJ: We literally met at Jae’s doorstep. We met through a mutual person who was a friend of Jae’s family. The person was visiting one of Jae’s relatives. When we pulled up at the house, I saw Jae, we started talking, and we clicked instantly.

Q. What made you realize that this was the person you wanted to marry, and this was the one you wanted to be with for the rest of your life? Jae: When we first met, there was an instant connection. We have a lot in common and very similar past experiences. I feel like he’s my best friend and I can talk to him about anything and be myself. We have long talks, laugh, and motivate each other. I couldn’t see myself without him in my life. Q. What was one of the hardest experiences that you and your spouse had to go through? How did it make the relationship stronger? CJ: We were expecting a baby boy in 2019. At around 6 and a half months, Jae was admitted to the hospital for an emergency C-section due to a condition with the baby called fetal growth restriction. Unfortunately, the baby died before he was born, and she was forced to do a regular labor. This was one of the most heartbreaking experiences that we both shared. I feel that it made the relationship stronger by us supporting each other and being a shoulder to lean on. Q. Describe the love, the passion that you have for your spouse? Jae: I have the most love and appreciation for CJ. I couldn’t imagine my life without him. He’s the air that I breathe and the energy that I need. He has motivated me in so many ways and made me see strengths that I didn’t realize I had. Q. What do you think is the difference between being in a relationship and being married? CJ: Anybody can say that’s my man or that’s my woman. By being married, you’re making a vow not only to each other but to God as well. Q. How long do you think someone should date before they get married? Jae: It depends on the situation. Some people know right away, within the first 6 months if they want to marry a person.

A couple should know if they’re compatible or not within a reasonable amount of time. For instance, I don’t think it should take 5 to 10 years for a couple in a relationship to figure out if they want to get married. Q. Do you think that people need a marriage counselor before marriage? CJ: No. It’s not necessary to have a marriage counselor, but everything is a case by case basis. A marriage counselor is not for everyone. A marriage is based on communication, understanding, and respect for each other. One of the most important things is trust. If couples can communicate with each other and trust each other, then there’s no need to have a marriage counselor involved. Q. What do you think is the definition of Love? Jae: Love can be defined in different ways. I feel that love is a deep affection and care for another person. You care about the person’s well-being and miss them when they’re gone. You want to see your partner happy and accomplishing their goals. Love is letting a person know when they’re wrong telling them what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Q. Describe what you think a perfect date would be for your spouse? CJ: I would start off by cooking her a nice breakfast in bed. I would buy her a nice dress, and have it delivered to her unexpectedly with a note inside the box. I would arrange for her to go to the spa to get pampered for that day. After she gets back from the spa, I would send a text to tell her how much I love her. I would schedule a coach with a white horse to pick her up and drop her off at the beach where there will be nice, soft music, a live band, with flowers everywhere. We would have a nice dinner by the ocean. Q. Give some advice or inspiration for other couples? CJ & Jae: Always communicate with each other. Make every day like it’s your last with that person. Appreciate each other, don’t take each other for granted. Respect each other’s feelings and be understanding. Laugh with each other. Trust each other because without trust, you have nothing. Be yourself.